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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Del spend time at Uncle Craig's house in order to avoid his dead body?

2. Which of the following is not present in Del's aunts' home?

3. One day Del decides she no longer wants to be her mother's _____________________.

4. What is Owen's plan for saving Major?

5. What product does Del's mother sell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Del's favorite of Benny's possessions?

2. Why does Benny ask Del if she can write?

3. How does the story begin?

4. What is Del's mother's occupation in this chapter?

5. How does Del manage the news that Uncle Craig has died?

6. What is Del's mother's position on religion?

7. Where do Del's aunts move after Uncle Craig dies?

8. When Del stays with her aunts for the summer there is an event which sticks out in her mind. What is the event and what does it point out about her aunts?

9. What are some of the animals at Uncle Benny's house?

10. What is the fate of Uncle Craig's manuscript?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of religion in Del's life. Why is she so adamant about pursuing it in spite of her mother's derision? Does Del make an informed choice for a church home? Does she make a final decision she can live with? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

LIVES OF GIRLS AND WOMEN is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Mr. Chamberlain. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? Does he have a personal code? What is his role within the novel?

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